The Vocal Minority

The gang is mostly here to commiserate #CanWNT vs Argentina (round 2), recap a sleepy #TFClive vs Minnesota, talk Gold Cup draws, #CanPL week 2, NSL week 1 with our hopes and dreams, preview TFC vs RSL and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan admits to remembering things relative to when the Queen died, Mark admits to rejigging how Forge counts a win, and Krisin absolutely relishes in Herculez Gomez comments.

The gang is mostly here (after two bouts of the sickies) to recap Toronto v Miami and Vancouver, recap and preview #CanWNT vs Argentina, some #CanMNT notes, #CanPL season is back, preview Toronto vs Minnesota and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin admits to a new kink (no shame), Mark thinks the commissioner is insane or lying and Duncan ties the B-52's into a player's name brilliantly.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is, in fact, our official 500th episode and we are joined by friends of the show SuperSub James Grossi and our Ohio Chief Correspondant Mike Hudson to reminisce over the last ELEVEN DAMN YEARS (what have we done??!), favourite bits, some podcast history, some Toronto FC history, and far too much malarkey. And we even brought back a Bitchy Blank!!! This year's Bitchy Blank is: If I've learned anything in all our years of podcasting about Major League Soccer, it's ____________

The gang is mostly here with special guest Ohio's own Mike Hudson to talk FC Cincinnati vs Toronto, recap the MLS kits, review #CanWNT at the Pinatar Cup, Toronto v Orlando, talk a retirement, CONCACAF Champs Cup and malarkey. In this episode Kristin picks a communist, Mark has a colleague that kinda ruins his justified distaste, Duncan likes a Vancouver, and Mike keeps dropping the same name all over the place.

The gang is mostly here to recap ALOT as #TFClive sign some players and get a point in DC, look ahead to Orlando City, recap all of the CONCACAF Champs Cup results, recap two #CanWNT matches at the Pinatar Cup in Spain, some coaching news, NSL schedules, a new league down south, and a whole bunch more and malarkey. In this episode, Mark looked up the Pinitar Cup organizers and then gave up, Duncan shows his disdain for Middlesbrough (again? probably?) and Kristin redefines what a familial dynasty is.

The gang is mostly here to recap CONCACAF Champions Cup opening ties of Forge v Monterrey and Cavalry v Pumas, #CanPL finally releasing a schedule, #TFClive sign (a) De Ro, #CanWNT and Stoney's first squad for the Pinatar Cup and the upcoming matches v Mexico and China, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan thinks it's all a nostalgia ploy (might not be wrong), Kristin is for Jordyn but isn't really and Mark was not that envious of Cavalry but totally was and he's in denial.

The gang is mostly here to talk about #TFClive signings, statues and shirts, #CanPL moves, a distinct lack of domestic schedules, #NSL stadium signings, Concacaf champions cup starts, national team news and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan discusses the questionable number of orifices he may have, Duncan perfectly name-drops Ryan Johnson and Duncan is all about the "500".

The gang is mostly here to recap a month's worth of news, including new #TFClive new coaching staff and loanees, #NSL big player signings, #CanPL roster shuffling, new #CanWNT coach and a bunch of malarkey. In this episode Mark is sure Toronto is playing the New Zealand Rugby Team this time, Kristin is disappointed in Quinn (for not signing with Toronto) and Duncan dissects Ottawa's new gaffer's butt-kissing quotes.

The gang is mostly here to review the San Diego expansion draft, re-entry draft, Voyageurs Cup draw is out, Vancouver Whitecaps are up for sale, NSL signing updates, Toronto FC signing, #CanMNT & #CanWNT player of the year nominees, end of year wrap up and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan plots out another banger of a Voyageurs Cup, Kristin shines in casually firing off name puns, and Mark oversubscribes himself to various ideas.

The gang is mostly here to recap #CanWNT vs South Korea, MLS Cup finals, some #CanPL contract news, some very positive NSL news on the player front, Club World Cup and Leagues Cup news, a Bev Priestman update, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan stumbles into a new level of marketing brilliance (which also is terrible), Mark does an impersonation that is incorrect, likely offensive and full of regret, and Kristin, though she nailed the quote, did mispronounce a Star Wars character's first name.

The gang is mostly here to talk #CanWNT vs Iceland, preview South Korea, talk MLS playoffs and the final on Saturday, #TFC departures including John Herdman, Olaf Melberg finally joins MLS and the usual malarkey. In this episode, there was a surprisingly long discussion about fast food that we moved to the very end. You're welcome.

The gang is mostly here to talk about Canada defeating Suriname, Whitecaps sacking their coach for whatever reason, other #CanPL coaching news, #CanWNT staffing announcements and friendlies vs Iceland and South Korea, #NSL announcements and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark resists making so many drone-based jokes during a segment, Kristin apologizes for ruining the klaxon from last week, and Duncan postulates a crazy idea of sending a #CanPL coach to Vancouver.

The gang is mostly here to talk about the #CanMNT vs Suriname and preview the return leg in Toronto, some #CanWNT friendly announcements, Kadeisha Buchanan injury, last matches for some legends, some #CanPL bits of news, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin mutters the name of a Chicago Bears legend to continue a gag, Duncan cuts out but we kept it in (sorry), and Mark has a new voice for the front office of a certain club.

The gang is mostly here to talk a whole whack of #CanPL, including the championship, the awards, and everything else around it, talk about #CanMNT squad for their match against Suriname, #CanPL coaching departure, #CanPL expansion, MLS playoffs and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin demonstrates that her favourite colour is "Schadenfreude Pink" Duncan reveals his PSAs were different where he grew up, and Mark threatens to bring the CanPL to both Bolton and Darlington thanks to a mystery inquiry form.

The gang is mostly here to recap and and preview the finale of the #CanPL and all of the awards that it comes with, talk some MLS play-offs, Christine Sinclair's final match for Portland and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan tells us about some facts of the Canadian Inuit Dog that we didn't know, Mark openly apologizes for the things he said earlier this season about a particular keeper and Kristin does not hate Doneil Henry, no matter what you hear on this podcast.

The gang is mostly here to recap #CanWNT friendly vs Spain, the Canadian Premier League playoff matches of Ottawa v York and Hamilton v Calgary, talk about the initial #TFClive roster moves, the first Northern Super League signings, MLS schedule moves and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan questions the pronunciation of the Montreal NSL name, Mark gives a back story of Mark Watson's photo and Kristin is not emotionally moved by whomever is left on Toronto (for now).

The gang is half here but is bolstered by the appearance of one "Gentleman" James Grossi (@grawsee) to discuss #CanMNT vs Panama, #CanWNT vs Spain, recap and preview all things #CanPL and the playoffs, talk Desiree Scott's retirement and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark might be sleeping on the couch (play-offs dependent), Duncan's call back is both excellent and Norweigianly perfect, and James prudently refuses to give certain scores between 1 and 10.

The gang is mostly here to recap an abysmal end to the #TFClive season, limping well out of the playoffs and out of the Voyageurs Cup, recap #CanPL and the dominance at Forge as well as further playoff implications, talk some #CanMNT and their upcoming friendly vs Panama, Seba's "return" and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin postulates a burrito slap at half-time, Mark approves of the new mascot signing and Duncan happily researches what Chad Barrett is up to.

The gang is half here with special guest Mike Hudson (@mikehudsonsucks) to recap #CanMNT vs Mexico, #TFClive vs Austin and preview games against Columbus and Colorado, talk about the Allstate Soccer Show, #CanPL round-up and the usual malarkey. In this episode Mark admits to losing all of his chill, Kristin and Mike gets bullied live and on camera (not even by us)!

The gang is mostly here to review the epic victory of the #CanMNT over the US (friendly be damned), recap the #CanPL week, discuss a CSA labour statement, preview #TFClive vs Austin and #CanMNT vs Mexico and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin questions if our audience does watch football, Mark is discovering he is NOT on his logo and name game like he thinks he is and Duncan is now our mountain expert.

The gang is half here to pump out a "quick" episode to catch up on #TFClive vs Forge and DC United, the other half of the Voyageurs Cup bracket, #CanPL week in review, #CanMNT roster announcements for the upcoming friendlies and preview #CanMNT vs USMNT and the usual abbreviated malarkey. In this episode, Mark discovers in real time that he wouldn't be able to make the Voyageurs Cup final and Kristin discovers in real time that she can watch both #CanMNT matches.

The gang is mostly here to catch up on #TFClive vs Houston, preview DC United, #VCup semi-final second legs with TFC vs. Forge and Whitecaps v. Pacific, recap some #CanPL news, some #CanMNT news, Leagues Cup final (finally), and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin pronounces Wydad correctly (that we know of), Duncan calls this round of the drone nonsense 'shenanigans', and Mark properly demonstrates the eroded excitement of having a ticket that gets you into the CNE.

The gang is mostly here to recap #TFClive vs Miami, JMR to Montreal, a whole bunch of #woso news, including AFC Toronto announcements, NWSL announcements, and MLS?!? Some #CanPL news, predictions and malarkey. In this episode Kristin can't contain her love for Finnish hockey players, Mark is still trying to make "the robins" a thing and Duncan makes an Eric Lindros reference at Bournemouth's expense. We had an article that we were/did speak about that was retracted at time of recording, but we've kept the segment in.

The gang is mostly here to talk #CanWNT and their exit at the Olympics, #TFClive in the Leagues Cup recap defeating Pachuca and looking ahead to Miami, a #CanPL round up, some CSA news and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan gives a Pachuca's amount of f**ks worth and Kristin develops a proper rebrand of MLS Next U-18s, and Mark now LOVES the Leagues Cup as should you all. Maybe.

The gang is mostly here to unpack the #CanWNT and dronegate and all the games recapped, #TFC starts the Leagues Cup, a review of the #CanPL and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark is looking forward to explaining it to his Uncle, Duncan has a brilliant idea for a World Cup opening ceremony show and Kristin shines a bright light on what and how the Olympics actually are.

The gang is mostly here to recap #TFClive vs Montreal, preview the Leagues Cup against NYRB, preview #CanWNT at the Olympics and their first matches against New Zealand and France, #CanPL recap, Pacific academies and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin tried to go fast, Duncan tried to stall and Mark backed down under immediate threat.

The gang is mostly here to recap a bunch of games, including #CanMNT at Copa America, #CanWNT vs Australia, #TFClive vs Philadelphia and Miami, recap the first leg of the Voyageurs Cup semi-final round, say goodbye to a president, preview the weekend match vs Montreal, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark threatens about quitting everything to start a rap career, Duncan is unimpressed with the forwards (and for good reason) and Kristin gets called out for liking the Dolphins.

The gang is mostly here to recap OMG CANADA IS IN THE SEMIFINALS OF COPA AMERICA!!! #TFClive is in a freefall with losses to Orlando and Columbus, #CanWNT has announced their squad, look ahead to the Voyageurs Cup semifinals, a visit from Philadelphia and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark thinks Canada could've got to the semi's of the Euros too, Kristin gets full rights to have a go at Cyle Larin, Duncan is as optimistic as we've ever got on record and the cat wants in on the show finally.

The gang welcomes our Ohio correspondent Mike Hudson (@mikehudsonsucks) to recap #TFClive vs Atalanta United, preview matches against Columbus and Orlando, talk Copa America and Canada vs Chile, preview the next knockout match against Venezuela, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin is cheering for a 'colonizer Euro', Duncan points out a vowel deficiency amongst competitors, Mark wants to point out that his player to watch isn't the wildest but is more than regular 'wild', and Mike threatens to tell us about what a spank tunnel is.

The gang is half here to recap a whole bunch of footie, #CanMNT vs Argentina and Peru, #TFClive vs NYRB, preview Canada vs Chile and Peru, TFC vs Atlanta, the nonsense around the Copa America, Quinn return, Kei legendary status, MediaPro drama conclusion and the usual malarkey as best as we could. In this episode Mark was probably saying 'Carter' when he meant 'Kotter' and Kristin is still proud of her tweet a week later.

The gang is here to recap a pile of international friendlies, #CanWNT hosting two matches vs Mexico, #CanMNT traveling to the Netherlands and France, talk about Marsch's first two games in charge, talk some #CanPL matches, things happening in Columbus, preview #TFClive vs Chicago and malarkey. In this episode Kristin is shocked about the signing of an ex-TFC player out west, Mark makes a controversial bet/promise for Copa America and Messi, and Duncan brags about seeing Albania play in Spain (probably again, we couldn't remember).

The gang is mostly here to recap the two draws by TFC against Philadelphia and DC, talk about some Northern Super League news, some coaching staff announcements for the #CanMNT, talk the exhibitions of #CanWNT vs Mexico, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark suggests White Castle as a food option, Kristin brags about having Diana Matheson's email address and Duncan gives you some valuable travel tips about rivers in France.

The gang is mostly here for a big week of recaps with Toronto's crazy loss over Cincinnati, preview Philly and DC, V-Cup recap with Montreal exiting and Vancouver surviving the knockout, talk some Wayne Rooney, #CanWNT, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark wants a redo on the weather recap, Kristin has some words to the haters and Duncan has problems with Hamilton's stadium names.

The gang is somewhat here and joined by special guest Mike Hudson to recap the Nashville and Montreal, preview Voyageurs Cup visit by CS Saint Laurent, and league match vs Cincinnati, preview the rest of the Voyageurs Cup round, talk some Jesse Marsch and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark believes there's no international dodgeball rulebook, Duncan renames a club, thus improving it, and Mike provides us a coaching education.

The gang is mostly here to recap the latest round, first leg of the Voyageurs Cup, talk #TFClive recapping the battle with NYCFC, preview Nashville on Wednesday and Montreal on Saturday, talk some #CanMNT coach hunting, #CanPL week recap and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan expertly mentions a signing perfectly where it doesn't belong, Kristin gets her Vancouvers correct (this time) and Mark leads an unsuccessful thought exercise.

The gang is mostly here to talk about another #TFClive victory over Dallas, preview NYCFC, discuss Ayo Akinola's departure, preview the next round of the Voyageurs Cup, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Mark is not completely against the use of AI (you'll see... or hear), Duncan reminds us how easy the next clean sheet could be to attain, and Kristin can talk stuff about her Dad but everyone else can't (so rude).

The gang is mostly here to recap the #TFClive wins vs Simcoe in the VCup and away to Orlando, talk new signing and preview a visit from FC Dallas, preview the first round of the VCup, talk about Quinn's potential exclusion from the Olympic team due to injury, more #CanMNT coach watch, reflect on the improvement of TFC after 10 games vs last season, and malarkey. In this episode, Mark talks about his 'variance' (or whatever Duncan might have heard), Kristin recognizes the champions of Quebec junior hockey and Duncan "congratulates" Diego Chara on a milestone, sorta.

All new Vocal Minority Podcast, Ep. 489, where we talk about the goalfest defeat of #TFClive to Charlotte, look ahead to a visit from New England, wrap-up the penalty shootout loss in the SheBelieves Cup for the #CanWNT, recap the opening week of the #CanPL, and some malarkey. In this episode Mark's microphone is extremely hot (sorry about that, not sure why), Kristin cannot get her actresses whose names start with "Claire Fo..." straight, and Duncan piles on a story that ended with an elephant eating a hat.

The gang is mostly here to recap TFC's substantial losses to Sporting KC and Vancouver, preview the #CanPL season as it kicks off this weekend, preview (day of recording) the SheBelieves Cup final vs. the US (yeah, we know), preview Toronto away to Charlotte and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin forgets how many teams she supports in CanPL, Mark reminds us why the BastardProofing business idea is still very good, and Duncan breaks news about Victoria Highlanders (which is sad).

The gang is mostly here to talk #TFClive and recap the win over Atlanta, preview a visit by Sporting KC, talk some injuries, recap #CanMNT win over Trinidad & Tobago, talk #CanWNT Olympic draw, Atletico Ottawa signings and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark ruins a word for Kristin, Kristin "delights" over Larin scoring, and Duncan just wants Bernardeschi to pass a little.

Some of the gang is joined by special guest and long time fan and supporter of the show Gywn Richards (@ruchesko) who asked to be on and we said yes, because we're nice like that. We talk #TFClive and their loss to NYCFC, look ahead to a visit from Atlanta, talk some NWSL opening weekend and how the Canadians were the talk of the town, preview the first leg of the Copa America qualifier against Trinidad & Tobago, Project 8, new Canada kits and a healthy dose of malarkey. In this episode Kristin lists almost all of the #CanMNT keepers (almost), Mark discovers your new favourite club (or least favourite phrase) and Gwyn does a fabulous job of rebranding MLS internationally.

The gang is half here but we are bolstered by Voyageurs board member and CanSoc legend Nicky Cottee to discuss the Women's Gold Cup semi-final vs the US, recap #TFClive vs Charlotte and preview away to NYCFC, hype up #CanMNT vs Netherlands and some malarkey. In this episode, Mark strikes a deal to stop calling Valour the greyest of mice, Kristin does a whole 80s soap opera tangent and Nicky is close to being named the owner of a Project 8 side (lottery notwithstanding).

The gang is mostly here to talk #CanWNT at the Gold Cup and two matches vs Costa Rica, plenty of #TFClive talk including three points vs New England, preview the home opener vs Charlotte, a new player, plus CSA news, and malarkey. In this episode, Mark thinks he'd have made a great ref, Kristin reveals a nickname for Herdman courtesy of her pops, and Duncan asks the hardest question ever asked of the #CanWNT on this podcast, possibly ever.

The gang is mostly here to celebrate the #TFClive 0-0 "win" over Cincinnati, discuss signings, preview the next match against #NERevs, a bunch of #CanWNT news with Gold Cup results and a lawsuit, talk MLS, CONCACAF Champs Cup and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin picks Austin because she hates them so much, Duncan makes a timely space shuttle joke again and Mark clearly sees the bullshit in the Voyageurs Cup draw.

This episode is the extracted kit discussion from Ep 482. Kristin, Duncan and I are joined by special guest, friend of the show and the undeclared football governor of Ohio, Mike Hudson. If this is confusing, sorry. If you preferred this, you're welcome.

The gang is mostly here with FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew correspondent (FCC&CCc) Mike Hudson to talk some TFC preseason, preview the MLS season and their first match against FC Cincinnati, talk a lot of kits (sorry, not sorry), ref union discussions, #CanWNT in the Gold Cup, and a bunch of other stuff and malarkey. In this episode, Duncan was accused of being Mark, Mark isn't allowed to do Valentines Day, Kristin is still pro-union (of course), and Mike expected more of Tony from the submitted kit descriptions and he's not wrong.

The gang is mostly all here to talk CONCACAF Champions Cup results and preview the next round, talk some signings across the board, discuss the resignation of Dino Rossi, the limbo of Tristan Henry, talk some #CanWNT and the Gold Cup, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin gushes over the postings of Mr. Fishhead in our comments, Mark regales the story of Mr. Noodles (amongst other things) and Duncan reads between the lines of a kit explainer like a good investigative journalist would.

The gang is mostly here and joined by special guest Steven Sandor (@stevensandor), editor at Edify Magazine, rehabilitated soccer broadcaster and author. His new book, on race, diversity and hockey, is set to be published by Beacon Press early in 2025. Everyone's here to discuss the CanPL/Mediapro fallout, talk CONCACAF Champions Cup with Forge, Vancouver and Cavalry starting their campaigns, TFC preseason, World Cup schedule announcement, a bunch of other stuff and malarkey galore. In this episode Duncan admits to indulging in some 'American cricket' from time to time, Kristin swears she doesn't have World Cup ticket influence (sure she doesn't, a-wink), Mark renames the place Toronto FC plays (it makes sense) and Steven effortlessly slips in a 'Klingon' reference like a pro.

The gang is here to discuss the messy breakup of Canada Soccer Business and MediaPro, and try to unravel what this means to supporters, talk Priestman's new contract, some TFC kit leaks, TFC preseason vs Nashville and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan wants to launch a Canadian version of a classic British game show, Mark will sign all the NDAs going forward and Kristin summons the genius of DMath to save us all.

The gang is mostly here to talk about potential MLS Ref strike, talk CanPL schedule releases, some CanPL signings, CSA signings and resignings, Portland in general and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan adjusts his score mid-review, Kristin affirms that the NWSL is a very good league (which she is right), and Mark tells a whole-ass story about a Scottish player sliding on plastic turf in July.